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“The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)” Makes An Impact

Margaret Shafer — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:53:22 +0000

Ellen Kuras & Thavi Phrasavath's "The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)"

According to POV, “After the Academy-award nominated The Betrayal aired on PBS last Tuesday, the response from POV viewers was that they could not get enough of this “well-done, meaningful, compelling” film by renowned cinematographer Ellen Kuras and Thavi Phrasavath.” To read viewers’ comments, please click here. For rebroadcast details, please click here.

Tune into P.O.V tonight for the broadcast of “The Betrayal”

Adella Ladjevardi — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:59:05 +0000

Ellen Kuras & Thavi Phrasavath's "The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)"

Academy-Award nominated and Cinereach Award winner “The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)” will be airing on P.O.V. tonight. The film is the directorial debut of renowned cinematographer Ellen Kuras in a unique collaboration with the film’s subject and co-director, Thavisouk (”Thavi”) Phrasavath. For more information on the film and to watch the trailer, click here.

Cinereach Award Presented to HRWIFF’s “Back Home Tomorrow”

Margaret Shafer — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:24:45 +0000

“A cinematically stunning examination of two lives affected by conflict that illustrates how hope prevails in even the most desperate of settings.”

Cinereach Award Recipient "Back Home Tomorrow"

Cinereach has chosen “Back Home Tomorrow” to receive a Cinereach Award, a film making its US premiere at NYC’s Human Rights Watch International Film Festival. The film, directed by Fabrizio Lazzaretti and Paolo Santolini, depicts the moving story of two children affected by war. The Cinereach Award is presented to filmmakers who convey vital messages through artful storytelling. Last year’s inaugural award was given to Ellen Kuras and Thavisouk Phrasavath, for their film “The Betrayal (Nerakhoon).” For more on the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival, please click here.

GEN ART pulse

intern — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:57:12 +0000

“In an effort to bring the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival to a new audience, Cinereach is hosting a cocktail reception and screening for one of the festival’s most-anticipated films, ‘The Betrayal” on June 25th.” Request article.

Human Rights Watch and Newsfest Continue Spring Festival Season, BAM Does Director’s Fortnight, and Nakadi Is Saluted at Film Forum

intern — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:45:50 +0000

“‘We threw this event, because so much of what the Human Rights Watch and what Cinereach stand for are the same,’ said Cinereach’s Priya Sanghvi. ‘We both believe film has a tremendous power to change the world.’” Request article.

Cinereach Honors Kuras and Phrasavath of The Betrayal

Reva Goldberg — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:13:41 +0000

“Cinereach is a non-profit media organization that aims to support creative talents and organizations using the power of film to provide insight and stimulate dialogue that leads to positive change, promote tolerance and understanding of diversity, challenge prejudice and encourage respect for universal human rights, and empower individuals and communities to work toward global unity. They found everything they stand for embodied in Ellen Kuras and Thavisouk Phrasavath’s The Betrayal and recently awarded the documentary with their 2008 Cinereach Award.” Read article.

Kuras, Phrasavath win Cinereach Award

intern — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:04:09 +0000

“Non-profit org Cinereach will give its 2008 Cinereach Award to cinematographer Ellen Kuras and Thavisouk Phrasavath for their pic ‘The Betrayal (Nerakhoon).’” Request article.

Cinereach at the 2008 Human Rights Watch Film Festival

Reva Goldberg — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:44:03 +0000

“Cinereach, a supporter of the Festival, will present the 2008 Cinereach Award, a $5,000 prize, to (the awesome) Ellen Kuras and Thavisouk Phrasavath for their amazing film, THE BETRAYAL (NERAKHOON), the story of one family’s epic journey from war-torn Laos to New York City, 23 years in the making.” Request a copy.

“The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)” Will have its NY Premiere at the 2008 Human Rights Watch International Film Festival!

Adella Ladjevardi — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:19:19 +0000

Congratulations to Ellen Kuras and Thavisouk Phrasavath! Their documentary film, THE BETRAYAL (NERAKHOON) will have its NY Premiere at the 2008 Human Rights Watch International Film Festival!